Do you need a hand held magnifying glass? These are probably what most people think of when they hear the word 'magnifier'. This is where you can find a classic Victorian-style metal magnifying glass, a 'jumbo-size' hand-held magnifier, lightweight rectangular hand magnifier and high-strength low-vision aids from renowned lens specialists like Eschenbach and COIL.

Looking for a magnifying glass with light? Sometimes even the very best magnifying lens needs a little extra to highlight a subject. That's where our illuminated magnifiers come to the rescue. Most of them now have bright, energy-efficient LEDs, which last longer than traditional tungsten bulbs and provide more comfortable and brighter working light for the user. A magnifier with light is ideal for use in areas where illumination is poor and for concentrated tasks where the viewer's head is so close to the lens that a shadow is created over the subject matter.

You can find the largest magnifiers right here. Page and sheet magnifiers have flat 'fresnel' lenses made up of fine concentric grooves which focus and direct light towards the centre. They are light, inexpensive and easy to store, and popular because they allow the user to view much larger areas than normal magnifying glasses. We have the most comprehensive range of fresnel magnifier sheets, covering all sizes from credit card up to full page.

Need a magnifier to help with reading? With our text magnifiers or reading aids there's no need to squint at the small print. Clever or award-winning magnifiers like the Linereader Bar Magnifier or COIL Visual Tracking Magnifier make hard-to-read words and lines stand out, and are essential low-vision tools for people who struggle with concentration or who have conditions like myopia and visual dyslexia.

Keep both hands free with these stand and round the neck magnifiers. Not all magnifiers have to be held. Sometimes it is easier for the user to have both hands free. Our selection offers magnifying stands for various hands-free applications, including model-making, sewing, reading and crafts.

High strength magnifiers have the most powerful magnifying lenses to make insepection tasks easier. Desk and inspection magnifiers are spot on for precision work. Our range includes various high quality loupes for close-up analysis in the laboratory, field, office or home - any place where fine detail needs to be seen. Why not take a closer look?

Professional, hobby and task lights with magnifying lenses for hands free work. Why work in low light when a magnifying lamp could make your task easier and more enjoyable? We offer a selection of lamps with daylight or tungsten bulbs to cover most home, hobby and professional applications.

Magnifiers printed with your logo or message make ideal promotional gifts. They have a high-perceived value but start at pocket-money prices to make any budget stretch further. Ask us to quote for any magnifier or select from our popular business gift range, shown here with guide prices

A choice of mirrors with magnifying lenses. Give yourself an admiring glance with one of our magnifying mirrors. Our selection includes lightweight travel mirrors, smart compacts and larger cosmetics mirrors. They are ideal for those who wear contact lenses or glasses as well as anyone with normal vision who wants a close-up view when shaving or applying make-up.

Spectacle glasses with LEDs for a little more light when reading. Make low-light reading more comfortable with our illuminated single-vision reading glasses - what a bright idea! They feature two tiny LEDs which project extra light just where you need it at the flick of a switch and a tilt of the head. Ideal for anyone who needs reading glasses with a little more illumination for reading or hands-free close-up work

Lamps and lights for professional applications. A selection of very high quality desktop and floor-standing task lamps and light boxes for art, craft, reading and other popular leisure activities. Several feature natural daylight bulbs and some are endorsed by the RNIB as safe and suitable for spectacle wearers and those with impaired vision.

Opera magnifying glasses bring the performance closer to you. "Oh darling they're simply divine!". Our exquisite Opera Glasses, also known as Theatre Binoculars or Galilean Binoculars, are timeless gifts for lovers of opera, theatre, ballet, music and sport. They feature optical-grade glass lenses of 3x magnification, the optimum magnifying strength for minimal image 'shake' during performances.

A needle threader and a liquid level indicator - essential products for over 50s, elderly, blind and visually impaired. We are often asked for other low-vision products and other visual aids - those little things for use around the home that can make everyday living safer and simpler.

Magnifiers make lovely gifts. Christmas is coming! Is there any escape? How does anyone survive the season of Secret Santas, Stocking Fillers and the pursuit of that Perfect Present? To help we've tried to do our bit (in a light-hearted way) by coming up with a World Exclusive: ‘The 12 Magnifying Days of Christmas’!